Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike made for epic all-road adventures. It's built with lightweight OCLV Carbon, terrain-smoothing damped IsoSpeed, nimble-yet-stable progressive geometry, internal storage and loads of mounts. All of that adds up to a rad gravel bike capable of crushing the longest, roughest rides and the most ambitious bikepacking trips.
It's right for you if...
Chamois or cut-off shorts, bikepacking trip or brutal day of gravel racing – you're going to ride far, go fast and have a great time. You want a bike that's both fast and comfortable, and you want endless carrying options for gravel races and everyday adventures.
The tech you get
A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with damped Rear IsoSpeed and carbon armour, a progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, internal storage, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, integrated frame bag mounts and rack and mudguard mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, a 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, and wide 700x40c gravel tyres for added stability and traction. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents.
The final word
Light, fast, comfortable. The Checkpoint SL 5 gives you the unmatched ride quality of an OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed and gravel-specific geometry, plus internal storage and a drivetrain built for rough terrain.
Why you'll love it
Please note: Bike accessories shown in images sold separately (e.g. Racks, Lights, Bottles etc). Please refer to bike specifications for included components.
frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12 mm thru axle |
fork | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru-axle |
hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
skewer front | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
rim strip | Bontrager Aeolus XXX rim strip |
rim | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
spokes | 14 g stainless steel |
tyre | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40 c |
tubeless | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz, Bontrager XXX TLR valve, 50 mm |
shifter | Shimano GRX RX600, 11-speed |
front derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on |
rear derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog |
bottom bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
cassette | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed |
chain | Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed |
saddle | Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width (49, 52), 145 mm width (54, 56, 58, 61) |
seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length |
handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width (49), 40 cm width (52), 42 cm width (54, 56), 44 cm width (58, 61) |
handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length (49), 80 mm length (52, 54), 90 mm length (56, 58), 100 mm length (61) |
brake rotor | Shimano SM-RT70, CenterLock, 160 mm |
bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
weight | 56 - 21.38 lbs / 9.7 kg |
weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
Frame Material | Carbon |
Fork Material | Carbon |
Groupset Brand | Shimano |
Groupset Model | GRX |
Pedals Included | No |
Ride Style | Gravel |
FRAME | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12 mm thru axle |
Fork | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru-axle |
Hub Front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
Skewer front | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
Hub Rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
Rim strip | Bontrager Aeolus XXX rim strip |
Rim | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
SPOKES | 14 g stainless steel |
Tyre | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40 c |
Tubeless | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz, Bontrager XXX TLR valve, 50 mm |
Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600, 11-speed |
Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog |
Bottom Bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
Cassette | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed |
Chain | Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed |
Saddle | Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width (49, 52), 145 mm width (54, 56, 58, 61) |
Seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length |
Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width (49), 40 cm width (52), 42 cm width (54, 56), 44 cm width (58, 61) |
HANDLEBAR TAPE | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length (49), 80 mm length (52, 54), 90 mm length (56, 58), 100 mm length (61) |
BRAKE ROTOR | Shimano SM-RT70, CenterLock, 160 mm |
BAG | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
Weight | 56 - 21.38 lbs / 9.7 kg |
Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
* All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. Please note that our specifications may be impacted by manufacturer component substitution changes caused by high global demand for bikes and resulting supply chain issues in the bike industry. We recommend confirming the specifications with your local Evo Cycles showroom if you have any questions.
Bike Weight: Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on frame size, finish, hardware and accessories. The most accurate way to determine any bike's weight is to have your local showroom weigh it for you.